Winter Olympics Bosses Vow to Fix Medals After Identifying Embarrassing Problem [View all]
Source: daily beast
Will Neal Published 02.10.26 9:38AM EST
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics organizers say they’ve resolved a defect that’s causing medals to become damaged shortly after being awarded. It comes amid a wave of backlash and ridicule over trophies cracking and splitting in two during athletes’ celebrations. An investigation concluded on Monday that the fault lay with the ribbon cord, which includes a legally required breakaway safety feature intended to prevent choking if the medal is pulled. Officials confirmed they will also restore any medals presented during the first three days of events. The issue first popped up over the weekend after American downhill skiing champion Breezy Johnson reported her gold medal had detached as she celebrated. Similar incidents were later described by Sweden’s Ebba Andersson, who said her medal “fell in the snow and broke in two,” while U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu posted online that her team gold ribbon came loose. Organizers did not provide a total number of affected medals but said all awards are now being inspected as a precaution. “Following reports of issues affecting a small number of medals, the organizing committee immediately reviewed the matter,” spokesman Luca Cassasa said, adding that “a targeted fix has been put in place.”
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Winter Olympics Bosses Vow to Fix Medals After Identifying Embarrassing Problem
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CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 08: A close-up view of a gold medal held by Breezy Johnson of Team United States during the medal ceremony during the Women's Downhill on day two of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre on February 08, 2026 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
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